“You’ve never been in Kulon Progo before visiting Waduk Sermo!” that what’s people say about this calm reservoir with Menoreh Hills as the background. This reservoir is a paradise for the those who love fishing, camping or doing outdoor activities.
At a glance, seen from the Kalibiru forest resort, the reservoir looks like a beautiful winding edges of a well in the middle of the hills. It merges perfectly with nature, so people won't think that it is created by humans. Only when they get to the bottom, the building construction indicates it is a man-made sight. A tower of monitors becoming an icon of this reservoir stands stout on one of its sides.
Sermo reservoir, which spans 157 acres and capable to hold 25 million cubic meters of water was established in 1996 and inaugurated by President Soeharto. To realize this project, the government should resettle approximately 107 families out of java. After that, they dams up Ngrancah River. The project takes two years and eight months to conjure the residence of villagers into a reservoir.
Green, cool and away from the urban hustle-bustle make it, the only reservoir existing in Yogyakarta, as the best place to escape from all of tiredness and routines. When you get this place, you can immediately parked your vehicles in the small field near the entrance. You can enjoy the view from the higher place. Or, you can also directly down, parked your vehicles in the parking lot, and get around by renting the safari boat. Buy the ticket and enjoy the calm yet refreshing panoramic landscape with Menoreh Hills Range as the background.
Don't be surprised if a lot of people are seen holding the hook and sitting on its edge because this is also a perfect place for those who love fishing. The fish seems never gone though people doing this activity every day. Not only getting around with the safari boat and fishing along the trajectory, 21 kilometers path lined the edges of the reservoir are also interesting to be explored by cycling or running. The natural state, green view and non-polluting place make your cycling or running more fun. At certain times, the water can suddenly rippling as well. It happens when some dragon boats stick its paddles and try to reach the finish line. Yeah! This place are often be a host of dragon boat rowing race. This reservoir also completed with a camping ground. It is perfect for young people. They uphold the tent and spend the night to enjoy its beauty.
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